Navarro Slams India Over Russian Oil as 50% Tariffs Loom (1)

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro blasted India for continuing to buy Russian oil and said he expects punitive tariffs of 50% on imports from the South Asian nation to kick in as planned next week.

“I see that taking place,” Navarro told reporters in front of the White House when asked about the tariffs on India that are set to double on Aug. 27. “India doesn’t appear to want to recognize its role in the bloodshed. It simply doesn’t. It’s cozying up to Xi Jinping, is what it’s doing.”

WATCH: White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro sees tariffs on goods from India doubling as a penalty for Russian oil purchases.

Source: Bloomberg

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